Val Kilmer never wanted to be in "Top Gun," but had little say in the matter before he starred in the blockbuster that launched him to Hollywood stardom opposite Tom Cruise.

Val Kilmer's family has broken its silence on the death of the late "Top Gun" actor. Kilmer died Tuesday of pneumonia, according to The Associated Press. He was 65.

Val Kilmer's cause of death is pneumonia, ... Over a week since his family confirmed the actor’s death at age 65 on April 1, ... Val Kilmer in 2007. BILLY FARRELL/Patrick McMullan via Getty.

Val Kilmer’s family have issued their first statement since his death. The Top Gun actor was confirmed to have died of pneumonia at the age of 65 by his daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, on April 1.

Val Kilmer’s family issued a statement Thursday thanking the public for celebrating the actor’s legacy following his death earlier this week at the age of 65. “Thank you for honoring our ...

Val Kilmer’s family issued a statement Thursday thanking the public for celebrating the actor’s legacy following his death earlier this week at the age of 65. “Thank you for honoring our ...

The late Val Kilmer’s family is breaking their silence following his death. “Thank you for honoring our extraordinary father’s memory,” the Batman Forever star’s family said in a ...

Val Kilmer’s family have issued their first statement since his death. The Top Gun actor was confirmed to have died of pneumonia at the age of 65 by his daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, on April 1.